ENGS 320 - Mechanical Dynamics

This course covers the non-equilibrium response of objects to applied forces in the context of engineering systems, structures, and mechanisms. Students will analyze particle motion in one, two, and three dimensions, including one-dimensional vibrations. Building on these topics, students will investigate special cases of particle motion with constraints. Additional topics will include circular and general planar motion of rigid objects, kinematics with time-varying basis vectors, and the mechanics of 2D mechanisms. Students will learn numerical techniques to solve differential equations governing the dynamic response of objects and will practice interpreting the resulting numerical data. This course will prepare students to study topics such as advanced machine kinematics and biomechanics.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: ENGS 220 with a grade of C- or better, MATH 231 with a grade of C- or better, PHYS 121 with a grade of C- or better